Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the upper ball joint to upper control arm pinch bolt and nut.

Fig 1: View Of Upper Control Arm To The Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt And Nut
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Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle.
Disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the upper control arm.

Fig 2: View Of ABS Harness
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If removing the left side, remove the battery tray. Refer toBATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
Gently pry out on inner fender body panel to access forward facing bolt.

Fig 3: Accessing Forward Facing Bolt
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Remove the upper control arm mounting bolts.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Upper Control Arm Mounting Bolts
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Remove the upper control arm.